💬 Join us to post & get advice from 50,000 HOA & Condo leaders.

Create Free Account →

⚡ Takes 30 seconds

Already a member? Log in

DanielB5
Posts: 3
Posted:
I'm a volunteer for a HOA in NC, one of approximately 56 communities that are faced with another request to the NCUC for a rate increase. If approved our sewer rate will have increased by 50% over the past two years.
Our HOA is organizing to fight the request for the increase and are looking for ways to contact other HOA within NC that are also affeced. Can anyone recommend a way to find contact information for HOA representatives?
GlenL
Posts: 5,429
Posted:
I would start by contacting the Community Associations Institute chapter in North Carolina. While there are a lot of members here from NC, I think that would give you the best chance of contacting the people you want to rally.

http://www.cai-nc.org/
SusanW1
Posts: 5,197
Posted:
Dan - our individual sewer costs are related to our water useage.
Is that the way it is for you/

If the rate gats increased, how will you cut useage?
DanielB5
Posts: 3
Posted:
Susan - we have a flat rate. Our sewer is seperate from water - different suppliers.
DonnaS
Posts: 5,596
Posted:

Daniel,

I know that this is a hard pill to swallow (try swallowing it without water) but water rates have skyrocketed recently. I live near the Tennessee River which supplies water in much of the lower south east. Wouldn't you think that water would be less expensive here? It certainly is not. Almost every water district now has added sewer run-off charges, even to condos and HOAs. Recently there have been a flood of posts here addressing the same problem with the raise in water fees. You are not alone. Florida has had to resort to rationing water each year in the summer to save this resource and North Carolina is no different in costs and services. Sorry but this is something that we all must deal with.
SusanW1
Posts: 5,197
Posted:
Is this sanitary sewer or stormwater run-off?
DonnaS
Posts: 5,596
Posted:

Sorry Susan,

It is stormwater run-off.
DanielB5
Posts: 3
Posted:
Donna S
Our waste water (sewer) rates are currently 75% higher than all other for-profit suppliers within NC. All are regulated by a state comissioner. We are looking for parity.

🎯 You've read this entire discussion

Join the conversation with 50,000 HOA & Condo Leaders:

  • ✓ Ask follow-up questions
  • ✓ Share your experience
  • ✓ Get expert advice
  • ✓ Access 350,000 discussions
Create Free Account →

⚡ Takes 30 seconds

Already a member? Log in here